CV
b. 1981 in East Los Angeles, California.
Lives and works in Los Angeles, California
Satsuki Shibuya is a Japanese-American multidisciplinary artist exploring intuition, visual language, and the art of translating the intangible into form.
With backgrounds in fine art, graphic design, and classical music, her practice draws from multiple creative disciplines to investigate perception, symbolism, and human experience. Through an intuitive process of observation, reflection, and inquiry, she explores how unseen experiences can be expressed through visual and sensory language.
Working fluidly across painting, design, writing, and contemplative experiences, Shibuya approaches each medium as part of an interconnected creative practice rather than a separate discipline. Her work is characterized by layered gestures, symbolic forms, and a sensitivity to composition that invites reflection, presence, and deeper connection.
Alongside her studio practice, Shibuya offers intuitive energy readings and creates personalized Omamori paintings. These one-on-one experiences extend the same spirit of listening and translation that informs her broader body of work, transforming insight into meaningful and personal forms.
Rather than defining her practice by medium, Shibuya views each expression as another language through which to explore what lies beyond words, making the intangible tangible.
With backgrounds in fine art, graphic design, and classical music, her practice draws from multiple creative disciplines to investigate perception, symbolism, and human experience. Through an intuitive process of observation, reflection, and inquiry, she explores how unseen experiences can be expressed through visual and sensory language.
Working fluidly across painting, design, writing, and contemplative experiences, Shibuya approaches each medium as part of an interconnected creative practice rather than a separate discipline. Her work is characterized by layered gestures, symbolic forms, and a sensitivity to composition that invites reflection, presence, and deeper connection.
Alongside her studio practice, Shibuya offers intuitive energy readings and creates personalized Omamori paintings. These one-on-one experiences extend the same spirit of listening and translation that informs her broader body of work, transforming insight into meaningful and personal forms.
Rather than defining her practice by medium, Shibuya views each expression as another language through which to explore what lies beyond words, making the intangible tangible.
CV
b. 1981 in East Los Angeles, California.
Lives and works in Los Angeles, California
Solo Exhibitions
2016
Moments, Show + Tell, Los Angeles, California
Tête-Á-Tête, Salad Bowl gallery, Tokyo, Japan
2015
Flow, Poketo, Los Angeles, California
Into The Light, Do Design, Madrid, Spain
Moments, Show + Tell, Los Angeles, California
Tête-Á-Tête, Salad Bowl gallery, Tokyo, Japan
2015
Flow, Poketo, Los Angeles, California
Into The Light, Do Design, Madrid, Spain
Collaborations & Projects
2025
GamiLew x Satsuki Shibuya, Drape Collaboration, Tokyo, Japan
LINNÉ, Sake Label design/800 Kome, Kyoto, Japan
2024
Shunkashuto, Spiritual Portal, Los Angeles, California
2023
ILIA x Tappan, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
2016
Moment, Limited Edition Book
- Tajfuni
- Vitruvi
- Moment
- Yutaka Hirasaka
- LINNÉ
Education
2009
BFA, Communication Arts, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, California
2003
BS, Music Business, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Group Exhibitions
2026
ONIRA, curated by Sarah Basha, Calipo, Vila Viçoca, Portugal (upcoming)
Assembly, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, CA
2025
Elsewhere, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, CA
2024
A Show Of Support, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
2023
Made In L.A., Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
Temporal, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
2022
Waves, curated by Kisshomaru Shimamura, Same Gallery (Tokyo), C7C Gallery (Nagoya), Lian (Osaka), Haku (Kyoto), Japan
2018
Los Angeles Invitational Show, George Billis gallery, Culver City, Calfornia
Calm Chaos no. 02, Zeitgenießische Galerie, Heidelberg, Germany
Generation Art Party, UNICEF, Venice California (2015-2018)
2016
Palette, Ampersand International Arts, San Francisco, California
Kisaragi No Isidis, Edane, Osaka, Japan
Spatially Speaking, Platform/Tappan Collective, Culver City, California
fresh stART, Santa Monica, California
2015
Soul of Asia, Asia Art Network, KEPCO Art Center Gallery, Seoul, Korea
Soho House x Tappan Collective, Soho House, West Hollywood, California
2014
Good Mail Day, Artstream Studios Gallery, Dover, New Hampshire
Floral Edition 003, Collectif Blanc, Montréal, Canada
The Summer Print Shop, Book Stand, FvF Apartment, Berlin, Germany
ONIRA, curated by Sarah Basha, Calipo, Vila Viçoca, Portugal (upcoming)
Assembly, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, CA
2025
Elsewhere, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, CA
2024
A Show Of Support, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
2023
Made In L.A., Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
Temporal, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
2022
Waves, curated by Kisshomaru Shimamura, Same Gallery (Tokyo), C7C Gallery (Nagoya), Lian (Osaka), Haku (Kyoto), Japan
2018
Los Angeles Invitational Show, George Billis gallery, Culver City, Calfornia
Calm Chaos no. 02, Zeitgenießische Galerie, Heidelberg, Germany
Generation Art Party, UNICEF, Venice California (2015-2018)
2016
Palette, Ampersand International Arts, San Francisco, California
Kisaragi No Isidis, Edane, Osaka, Japan
Spatially Speaking, Platform/Tappan Collective, Culver City, California
fresh stART, Santa Monica, California
2015
Soul of Asia, Asia Art Network, KEPCO Art Center Gallery, Seoul, Korea
Soho House x Tappan Collective, Soho House, West Hollywood, California
2014
Good Mail Day, Artstream Studios Gallery, Dover, New Hampshire
Floral Edition 003, Collectif Blanc, Montréal, Canada
The Summer Print Shop, Book Stand, FvF Apartment, Berlin, Germany
Publications
2017
The Uncanny Practice of Entrainment, artwork, Spirituality & Health Magazine
2016
Artwork + interview, Heim Magazine (Russian)
Another World — In the heart of Cascadia, artwork, Cereal Magazine
2015
Embracing the Moment, cover art & interview, Obscura Magazine (English & Chinese)
Editor’s Notes, artwork, Perdiz Magazine (English & Spanish)
Sweets, artwork, Mill Magazine (Japanese)
Kinfolk Gatherings (Japan), Kinfolk Magazine
Lectures, Talks & Workshops
2025
Elsewhere, Artist Talk Guest, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
2024
Round Table Discussions, Guest Speaker, USC Roski School of Art and Design MFA Design Program, Los Angeles, California
2023
The Apoteacary Travelling Tea Bar x Satsuki Shibuya, Immersive Sensory Experience Workshop, Super Farmers, Singapore
2022
Crit Crew, Visiting Artist, Thrive Network
2019
Female Identity & Perspectives In Art Today, Panelist, LA Design Festival, Los Angeles, California
Design/Arts Entrepreneur, Guest Speaker, Otis College of Art and Design (2015-2019), Los Angeles, California
2018
Mindfulness & The Creative Process, Panelist, LA Design Festival, Los Angeles, California
Foundation Forward Alumni Panel, Panelist, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, California
2017
Authentic Branding, Workshop, Parachute, Venice California
Explorations in Watercolor, Workshop, Poketo, Los Angeles, California (2015-2017)
2016
Developing Your Intuition for Work and Life, Workshop, Show + Tell, Los Angeles, California
2013
Branding 101, Workshop, Poketo, Los Angeles, California
CONTRAST, Guest Speaker, TYPO International Design Talks, San Francisco, California
Elsewhere, Artist Talk Guest, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
2024
Round Table Discussions, Guest Speaker, USC Roski School of Art and Design MFA Design Program, Los Angeles, California
2023
The Apoteacary Travelling Tea Bar x Satsuki Shibuya, Immersive Sensory Experience Workshop, Super Farmers, Singapore
2022
Crit Crew, Visiting Artist, Thrive Network
2019
Female Identity & Perspectives In Art Today, Panelist, LA Design Festival, Los Angeles, California
Design/Arts Entrepreneur, Guest Speaker, Otis College of Art and Design (2015-2019), Los Angeles, California
2018
Mindfulness & The Creative Process, Panelist, LA Design Festival, Los Angeles, California
Foundation Forward Alumni Panel, Panelist, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, California
2017
Authentic Branding, Workshop, Parachute, Venice California
Explorations in Watercolor, Workshop, Poketo, Los Angeles, California (2015-2017)
2016
Developing Your Intuition for Work and Life, Workshop, Show + Tell, Los Angeles, California
2013
Branding 101, Workshop, Poketo, Los Angeles, California
CONTRAST, Guest Speaker, TYPO International Design Talks, San Francisco, California
Interviews
2025
Collective Vol 03 The Hikarui Interview Series; A Conversation With Satsuki Shibuya, Chikae
2022
Zuihitsu: About the Art, Asian American Writers’ Workshop
2020
2019
Satsuki Shibuya: On depth v.s. growth, Dear Artists podcast
On Art, Purpose, and Creating What’s True with Satsuki Shibuya, Beyond podcast
Satsuki Shibuya, Watercolor Painter, Author, and Energy Feeler, Energy In Motion Podcast with Ana Ayora & Kelsey Law
Inside, Outside, And In Between Home, Maker’s Magazine
Satsuki Shibuya Transcending Through Watercolor, Water Journal
Meet Satsuki Shibuya, Voyage LA
Getting Sick, Losing Everything, and Finding Real Success as a Full-Time Artist with Satsuki Shibuya, Beyond podcast
On Art, Purpose, and Creating What’s True with Satsuki Shibuya, Beyond podcast
Satsuki Shibuya, Watercolor Painter, Author, and Energy Feeler, Energy In Motion Podcast with Ana Ayora & Kelsey Law
Inside, Outside, And In Between Home, Maker’s Magazine
Satsuki Shibuya Transcending Through Watercolor, Water Journal
Meet Satsuki Shibuya, Voyage LA
Getting Sick, Losing Everything, and Finding Real Success as a Full-Time Artist with Satsuki Shibuya, Beyond podcast
2018
Satsuki Shibuya Shares How To Learn the Art of Self Expression, Yellow Co.
Self-Care Interview Series: Satsuki Shibuya, Golubka Kitchen
Self-Care Interview Series: Satsuki Shibuya, Golubka Kitchen
2016
2015
Expressing Your Truest Self With Artist Satsuki Shibuya, Well/Aware podcast
All Things are Impermanent with Satsuki Shibuya, Cultural Daily
All Things are Impermanent with Satsuki Shibuya, Cultural Daily
2013
Talking Spaces with Satsuki Shibuya, West Elm
At Home With Satsuki Shibuya, Steven Alan
Contrast Conversations with Satsuki Shibuya, TYPO International Design Talks